Recently, Hawaiian Airlines announced that HawaiianMiles no longer expire. And to commemorate the event, Hawaiian is giving away 1 million HawaiianMiles via their Endless Hawaii Sweepstakes. What's more, unlike recent contests, you don't need a social media profile to enter this one. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Giving Away 1 Million HawaiianMiles!
The Hawaii Car Rental Apocalypse
When visitors came flooding back into Hawaii, we weren't prepared. And we're still not. Restaurant reservations are hard to get, take-out lines are chaotic, and Waikiki, in general, feels pre-pandemic crowded. The worst problem of all, though, appears to be the Hawaii car rental apocalypse. So let's talk about that and how to get around it. … [Read more...] about The Hawaii Car Rental Apocalypse
Hawaii to Pilot Vaccine Passport with Inter-Island Travel
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green says that Hawaii to pilot vaccine passport with inter-island travel. However, Hawaii's plan for its vaccine passport has degraded quite a bit. In fact, I question whether the program will even be effective anymore. … [Read more...] about Hawaii to Pilot Vaccine Passport with Inter-Island Travel
Maui Plans to Implement Post-Arrival Testing
Though Hawaii County is thinking of terminating its traveler testing program due to mounting costs. However, due to increasing rates of infection, another county is grasping for ways to bring things under control. As a result, Maui plans to implement post-arrival testing. … [Read more...] about Maui Plans to Implement Post-Arrival Testing
Pack a Reusable Bag When Visiting Oahu
On Thursday, April 1, after a three-month delay due to the pandemic, City & County of Honolulu Ordinance 19-30 went into effect. As a result, you should remember to pack a reusable bag when visiting Oahu - even more so now than before. … [Read more...] about Pack a Reusable Bag When Visiting Oahu
Honolulu to Remain in Tier 3 – For Now
As predicted, Honolulu couldn't dig itself out of backsliding into Tier 2 territory of its reopening strategy. However, thanks to an eleventh-hour agreement between Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Governor David Ige, Honolulu is to remain in Tier 3 - for now. … [Read more...] about Honolulu to Remain in Tier 3 – For Now
Hawaii Taps Two Companies for Vaccine Passport
Hawaii is working towards loosening restrictions on visitors - especially in light of new CDC guidelines on travel. And to help, Hawaii taps two companies for vaccine passport development. One of these companies will likely be very familiar to many of you. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Taps Two Companies for Vaccine Passport
Honolulu Mayor is Dead Set Against a Return to Tier 2
Hawaii, particularly Oahu, has been seeing a steady upward trend in its COVID-19 case counts. Despite this, Honolulu Mayor is dead set against a return to Tier 2 of our reopening strategy even though he acknowledges the risks associated with the new variants. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Mayor is Dead Set Against a Return to Tier 2
Delta Fast-Track to 2022 Status + Other Changes
Is the US headed towards another wave of the virus? It certainly looks like it. As a result, ever so slowly, airlines are making concessions to their most loyal customers. And so we see another airline making these concessions with the Delta fast-track to 2022 status, though they have other changes coming too. … [Read more...] about Delta Fast-Track to 2022 Status + Other Changes
The Tastiest Secret Spot in Waikiki
Recently, some of my favorite culinary minds in Hawaii came together to open a hidden foodie oasis in Waikiki. The place is, admittedly, a little difficult to find. But, if you seek them out, you'll be rewarded with fantastic Italian food and ice cream. That's why I'm dubbing this place the tastiest secret spot in Waikiki! … [Read more...] about The Tastiest Secret Spot in Waikiki
